Last Library of Paris - Kerry Barrett

'Books are the perfect antidote to the horrors of war.' 'A sweeping tale of love, loss, bravery and, of course, the crucial role of books' Amanda James 'Warm and heartfelt ... I'm always a sucker for books about libraries and this one absolutely delivered' FIVE STAR reader review In the heart of Paris, one library refuses to close its doors ... 1941. As the city's shopfronts go dark and war rages across Europe, Frances Reed is determined to keep her library open. Delivering books to those who need them most, she knows stories are more than just words - they can save lives. Meanwhile, Cassie Watkins arranges safe passage for those with nowhere else to turn. When a parcel of books connects Frances and Cassie's worlds, they form a fragile network of readers, helpers, and secrets. But someone else is reading between the lines too, and discovery could cost them everything. How far will Frances and Cassie go to keep stories alive? Praise for Kerry Barrett: 'Hooked me in instantly!' Five-star NetGalley review 'A delicious Art Deco novel with a delightfully acerbic heroine and a cast of fabulously diverse characters having perilous adventures in exotic locations - what more could you want? Lovely fireside reading!' Marius Gabriel 'What a page turner! A bookshop in wartime Lisbon is the gateway to a thrilling world of mystery, espionage, adventure and romance for brilliant a
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